News Jumping festival leaps into action at Aintree

Jumping festival leaps into action at Aintree »

TOP class show jumping returns to Aintree Equestrian Centre all this weekend as the Aintree Summer British Amateur Four Day show leaps into action. Included in the stellar line-up of riders is Susie Gibson from Warrington,...

July 30 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Equestrianism guide:London 2012 Olympics

Equestrianism guide:London 2012 Olympics »

How many medals targeted by Team GB? Team GB are aiming to get medals in all the disciplines; eventing, dressage and show jumping and Paralympic dressage. Where are the chances? Team GB are...

July 29 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Rob Hoekstra to blood new combinations In Nations Cup

Rob Hoekstra to blood new combinations In Nations Cup »

British show jumping team manager Rob Hoekstra is to try out yet another rider combination in the penultimate leg of the Meydan Nations Cup at the Royal International Horse...

July 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Nick Sketon And Carlo Win at La Mandria Global Champions Tour

Nick Sketon And Carlo Win at La Mandria Global Champions Tour »

Beverley Widdowson’s Carlo 273, ridden by Nick Skelton, finished in second place in the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix held in La Mandria, Italy at the weekend, bringing home a 65,000€ share of the 300,000€...

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Equine Advice

Cleaning Your Horse »

Cleaning Your Horse

Over the winter months you horse will likely get a little grubby especially if they have been turned out during this time and...

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Horse Bathing »

Horse Bathing

Bathing your horse is a time consuming yet necessary ...

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Horse Clipping »

Horse Clipping

In the wild Mother Nature provides warmth for horses via a long, protective coat that grows in the cold season and is shed when...

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Prevent Dehydration »

Prevent Dehydration

While most horse owners naturally monitor their horse’s ...

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Horse Cool During The Summer »

Horse Cool During The Summer

During the heat of summer you may find that your horse is covered with sweat from a long ride even if you take...

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Horse Flies »

Horse Flies

Flies are a general annoyance but they also present a danger to your horse. Whether you are dealing with face flies or the much...

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Horse Vision »

Horse Vision

The placement and structure of your horse’s eyes is vastly different from a human’s. While we can easily wear glasses to correct poor vision,...

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Exercising your horse

Trot Diagonals »

Trot Diagonals

Trot is a two-time, diagonal gait with a moment of suspension after each step. The legs move in diagonal pairs like this, left hind and right fore together, then right hind and left fore together with the moment of suspension between each pair. To ride on...

Sep 24 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Problems with Lungeing »

Problems with Lungeing

The horse is rushing on the lunge Slowly decrease the size of the circle and speak softly with your voice low to your horse. Never pull your horse sharply onto a smaller circle, just take a little at a time from the lunge line until the...

Sep 20 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Pole work »

Pole work

Horse Training – Pole Work Pole work can be used for a number of different reasons to help horses on the flat and also as a progression towards jumping. Poles are made of wood or plastic. They are approximately ten to twelve feet long and 5...

Sep 7 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Lungeing »

Lungeing

Lungeing is a very useful technique to improve flexibility and balance. It can also be used to relax a lively horse before the rider gets on board. It will warm up the horse’s muscles, lubricate its joints and reduce the risk of injury. Ideally always...

Sep 7 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Equestrian Training Side Saddle

Side Saddle

The term side saddle is an equestrian term used to refer both to a riding style and to a particular type of saddle. When riding side saddle, the rider sits aside rather than...

Dec 17, 2009 / More »
Acupuncture Articles Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves inserting fine sterile stainless steel needles into specific sites on the body called acupuncture points. These are areas on the skin that overlie dense collections of tiny blood vessels and free...

Sep 6, 2009 / More »
Alternative therapies Massage

Massage

Benefits: Improves muscle tone and increases range of motion Increases flexibility and performance Balances the body by treating it as a whole instead of individual parts Alleviates muscle pain and tightness Reduces inflammation and swelling Promotes healing by improving...

Sep 6, 2009 / More »
Exercising your horse Trot Diagonals

Trot Diagonals

Trot is a two-time, diagonal gait with a moment of suspension after each step. The legs move in diagonal pairs like this, left hind and right fore together, then right hind and left...

Sep 24, 2009 / More »
Feeding horses Fruit and Vegetables for Horses

Fruit and Vegetables for Horses

Horse feed can be very bland and boring. Ocassionally your horse will appreciate fruit and vegatables added to their feed to add variety and flavour. Below is a general list of safe and...

Dec 7, 2009 / More » Bran Mash

Bran Mash

Bran mash was traditional feed used to “clear a horse’s gut” but it is also often given as a treat or when the weather is cold to give the horse a warm meal...

Nov 24, 2009 / More »
Equine Advice Cleaning Your Horse

Cleaning Your Horse

Over the winter months you horse will likely get a little grubby especially if they have been turned out during this time and hasn’t done much in the way of riding...

Dec 29, 2009 / More » Horse Bathing

Horse Bathing

Bathing your horse is a time consuming yet necessary activity that will make...

Dec 29, 2009 / More »
News Jumping festival leaps into action at Aintree

Jumping festival leaps into action at Aintree

TOP class show jumping returns to Aintree Equestrian Centre all this weekend as the Aintree Summer British Amateur Four Day show leaps into action. Included in the stellar line-up of riders is Susie Gibson...

Jul 30, 2010 / More » Equestrianism guide:London 2012 Olympics

Equestrianism guide:London 2012 Olympics

How many medals targeted by Team GB? Team GB are aiming to get medals in all the disciplines; eventing, dressage and show jumping and Paralympic dressage. Where are the chances? Team...

Jul 29, 2010 / More »
Health Horse Clipping

Horse Clipping

In the wild Mother Nature provides warmth for horses via a long, protective coat that grows in the cold season and is shed when the weather warms up. If you are a horse owner,...

Dec 29, 2009 / More » Prevent Dehydration

Prevent Dehydration

While most horse owners naturally monitor their horse’s water intake during the hot...

Dec 29, 2009 / More »
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